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One of only two RDCs factory lettered for a CPR subsidiary line, [[DAR9059|No. 9059]] being the second unit. | One of only two RDCs factory lettered for a CPR subsidiary line, [[DAR9059|No. 9059]] being the second unit. | ||
| − | On Saturday October 30, 1965 (2), No. 9058 was involved in a head on crash with a Burro crane. The impact dislodged seats from the floor according to the conductor on that run, [[Manning, Albert|Albert "Shine" Manning]]. It was sent to Montreal for repairs and [[CPR9057|No. 9057]] was sent in to replace it. Photographic evidence indicates (1) that this was before April 1966. | + | On Saturday October 30, 1965 (2), No. 9058 was involved in a head on crash with a Burro crane. The Chroncile-Herald reported the accident on the front page on [[Chronicle-Herald November 1, 1965|November 1, 1965]]. The impact dislodged seats from the floor according to the conductor on that run, [[Manning, Albert|Albert "Shine" Manning]]. It was sent to Montreal for repairs and [[CPR9057|No. 9057]] was sent in to replace it. Photographic evidence indicates (1) that this was before April 1966. |
Currently in use by VIA Rail on E&N line on Vancouver Island as No. 6133. | Currently in use by VIA Rail on E&N line on Vancouver Island as No. 6133. | ||
Revision as of 18:31, 27 January 2011
Dominion Atlantic Railway Budd Rail Diesel Car RDC-1 No. 9058.
Built July 1956
Budd Serial no. 6317
One of only two RDCs factory lettered for a CPR subsidiary line, No. 9059 being the second unit.
On Saturday October 30, 1965 (2), No. 9058 was involved in a head on crash with a Burro crane. The Chroncile-Herald reported the accident on the front page on November 1, 1965. The impact dislodged seats from the floor according to the conductor on that run, Albert "Shine" Manning. It was sent to Montreal for repairs and No. 9057 was sent in to replace it. Photographic evidence indicates (1) that this was before April 1966.
Currently in use by VIA Rail on E&N line on Vancouver Island as No. 6133.
Operational Appearances
Gallery
Dayliner No. 9058 with Night train equipment to right at Yarmouth on August 26, 1956.
Engine No. 2627 & Dayliner No. 9058, at Yarmouth Enginehouse on August 26, 1956. Note unique coaling facility on right.
Engine No. 2627 & Dayliner No. 9058, at Yarmouth Enginehouse on August 26, 1956. Note unique coaling facility on left.
Dayliner No. 9058, (Train No. 11) and No. 2627, (Train No. 22) at Windsor Station, Windsor. Photo also shows baggage car No. 4092 and Windsor Freight Shed on August 1, 1958.
Dayliner No. 9058, (Train No. 11) and No. 2627, (Train No. 22) at Windsor Station, Windsor. Photo also shows baggage car No. 4092 and Windsor Freight Shed on August 1, 1958.
Train No. 11 westbound Dayliner No. 9058 arrives at Kentville Station on August 1, 1958.
Dayliner No. 9058 at Windsor Junction, NS in August 1961.
No. 9058 as Train No. 11 north of Windsor Junction enroute to Yarmouth in August 1961.
No. 9058 at Middleton Station west bound.
VIA 6133 at Winnipeg, Jan. 2007. Originally DAR 9058
An MSTS model of No. 9058.
